JPG toSTL

**johnsattuk** · 08-09-2018

Have been trying for a couple of days to convert this jpg Logo to an stl file using online software but not having much luck in creating anything of use. Can someone suggest a converter that works without learning a whole new program, I am too old for that

**Ger21** · 08-09-2018

Can someone suggest a converter that works

No such program exists.

While there are plenty of programs that convert the various shades of gray to different heights, this really doesn't work well with normal photos or drawings.

Have you tried this on?
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:66115

Or this:
https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-...re-Fusion-360/

**cropwell** · 08-09-2018

I tried it with Cura, here is the result https://www.dropbox.com/s/rfjhhmd2fm...alien.stl?dl=0

Not brilliant, but you may be able to tweak it.

**johnsattuk** · 09-09-2018

Many thanks, looks brilliant to me compared to my efforts.

Estlcam works Ok with it and I will try and find time to try it tomorrow, Estlcam estimates 16 hrs

If not too cheeky and stressfull, would it be possible to increase the depth a little and remove the random stars that surround it

**cropwell** · 09-09-2018

You can download Cura for free and it is fairly easy to use. I would use a photo editor to remove the stars on the jpg and then load it into cura with the lighter is higher option. You can then resize it - I don't know how big you want the end result, but the one I did just fits on my 3D printer.
If you struggle with it get back to me, but I am busy today.

Cheers,

Rob

**johnsattuk** · 09-09-2018

Thanks again, I did download Cura but it only seems to run on 64bit computers as does Fusion, I am only running 32 bit and am reluctant to change as my Acad 14 does not run on 64 bit.

I can fudge it a bit by changing the Z scale on my mill and I can sand off the pimples, the pimples do add quite a bit to machining time.

The scale is perfect for me, I am not in any hurry so if you can help when you have spare time would be great. I will see if I can remove the pimples/stars in paint.

Cheers

John

Had a go with Paint and have removed the pimples, I think